Accountant

The Link; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Link, a Minnesotan nonprofit focused on youth and families, seeks a full-time Accounting role in North Minneapolis. The position oversees payroll, benefits, accounts payable, and general accounting functions to support budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

Requires 3–4 years of related experience and a 4-year degree in accounting or finance, plus proficiency with QuickBooks and MS Office. A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required due to driving responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial data.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll records, wage reports, deductions, and accruals.
• Process benefit deductions and garnishments; manage open enrollments.
• Reconcile payroll before transmission; coordinate with plan administrators.
• Handle accounts payable and vendor payments; manage credit cards.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

4 year degree in accounting/finance

Tools

QuickBooks

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Mission:

The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing, intensive case management services, and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative, youth-centered, strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed, implemented and overseen by youth.

Position Specifics

• Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000/year based on qualifications
• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Location: North Minneapolis
• Hours/Days: Mon-Fri, 9:00-5:00
• Note: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link, candidates must have a valid driver's license, have a safe and reliable vehicle, be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check, and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100,000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300,000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements.

Basic function

This position oversees many of The Link’s accounting functions to include accounts payable, payroll, employee finance training and credit cards.

Essential functions

Payroll & Benefits:

• Maintain and process payroll records and reports for accounting of salary/wages due, accruals, deductions and other payroll functions
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand and process employee benefit deductions
• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance
• Monitor overtime hours and holiday pay of programs
• Transfer 401(k), flex and HSA payroll deductions to plan administrator
• Approve benefits enrollments in HRIS system and process benefits enrollments on Link benefit vendor websites during open enrollment and throughout the year
• Process mid-year benefits adjustments
• Communicate with employees to ensure employees waive or enroll in a timely manner
• Process COBRA enrollments for terminating employees as appropriate

Accounts Payable:

• Handle and process ACH payments
• Manage credit cards including issuing to staff as needed, monitoring timely submission of statements and receipts
• Manage accounts payable
• Train staff on financial procedures
• Reconcile benefit payments
• Prepare rent checks and manual payroll checks

Accounting:

• Process financial reports and create financial data
• Handle day-to-day financial transactions
• Act as financial liaison with funders, accountant, auditor & insurance
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial process
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field
• Review budgets

General Responsibilities

• Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
• Demonstrate commitment to The Link’s mission and vision, and values of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Support the overall growth of the agency
• Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
• Assist where needed as a team player
• Create a safe, respectful, and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
• Participate in special projects as necessary
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required
• Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients, co-workers, and all parties involved
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
• High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and writing
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize, coordinate, track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
• Computer application proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel,
• Ability to pass a criminal background and credit check
• Regular attendance is a must

Qualifications

• 3-4 years related experience required
• 4 year degree in accounting, finance or related field required
• Knowledge and experience with financial processes and preparation of financial reports
• Experience with budget planning and implementation
• Knowledge of employee benefit programs
• Knowledge and experience with nonprofit auditing
• Knowledge and experience with regard to risk management issues
• Experience in operation of computers and office applications, with strong knowledge and experience with MS Excel
• Experience with office equipment
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Understand GAAP accounting
• Experience in Microsoft applications

Working Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is regularly required to work at a computer for several hours at a time
• The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects, tools or controls as well as visual acuity
• Work environment for this position includes shared office and common space with a low to moderate noise level

BENEFITS

The Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical, dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums), vision, a generous 401k with employer match, over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year, birthday PTO, two days of volunteer PTO, 11 paid holidays/holiday pay, and more!

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

As outlined in our Compensation Philosophy . The Link believes strongly in pay equity and transparency, and wages that lead our field for similar roles. To that end, The Link will ensure all new hires are offered the highest wage they are eligible to receive within the position's hiring range based on their years of relevant professional experience, lived experience, and relevant degrees and licensures. The Link has a “no negotiation policy,” which means candidates should not have to negotiate their way to a fair wage for their skills and experience and will automatically be given the highest wage they are eligible for based on their qualifications.

OTHER

The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay, based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, familial status, covered veteran status, public assistance status, membership in a local commission, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, or other applicable protected classes.

NOTE:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.